The amount of pointless clutter that has accumulated in our house is astounding. It is embarrassing and “first-world problem-y,” yes…but nevertheless astounding. You millennials and organized people wouldn’t understand. Take The Kitchen Drawer, for example—the biggest drawer that is also the most accessible and the one that should be filled with only the most useful items. It […]
Indiana Grown, a statewide food and agriculture initiative developed by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is hosting its first “Monumental Marketplace” today, July 7, on the Circle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can expect nearly 100 vendors selling Indiana-based goods, including produce, wellness products, wine, baked goods, and more.
Imagine an adult quinceañera that trades in puffy dresses and snazzy suits for tight skirts and cowboy boots. That would be El Chispas—translated as “the spark”—a cavernous music hall located in a Lafayette Square strip mall. Owner Miguel Cardenas books bands with different styles, from regional Mexicano to bachata, guitar music that originated in the […]
For a state lacking a major-league franchise, Indiana is crushing it in baseball: Of our five biggest minor-league ballparks, two have won best-in-show awards, two stand among baseball’s most historic, several were immortalized in America’s favorite women’s baseball movie, and one sits under the summer skyline next to a park and a zoo. Play ball!
Comedian and actor Joel McHale, star of the hit TV shows Community and The Great Indoors, arrives in Indy this week for a show at the Palladium in Carmel. Perhaps best known for his role as E!’s The Soup host, McHale has been finding time in his busy filming schedule to hit the road for […]
Tamika Catchings hadn’t worn hearing aids since she threw them out in second grade. The future WNBA star wanted to fit in, avoid bullying, and be like everyone else who wasn’t born with hearing loss. But as a freshman in college, she came face-to-face with Pat Summitt. The Tennessee head coach saw how good Catchings […]
Paul George doesn’t have much time left in an Indiana Pacers uniform. After the story broke on Father’s Day that he intended to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, the rumors surrounding his NBA future switched from “Do the Pacers know George wants out of Indianapolis?” to “What will the Pacers do now to […]
Ikea isn’t the only Swedish import coming to Indianapolis this year. Swedish furniture, Swedish meatballs, and … Swedish roller girls? On June 24, Stockholm Roller Derby will strap on their skates and get ready to roll in Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, taking on Indy’s own Naptown Roller Derby. Local […]
What started as three college friends playing gigs at Boston-area universities has matured into a 25-year career that has spanned seven studio albums and a multitude of live releases. Ahead of the band’s June 28 show in Indianapolis, percussionist Brian Rosenworcel of Guster chatted with IM about the band’s longevity, fan interactions, and Hall & […]
In the name of full disclosure, I genuinely like Paul George. I like him not because he does neat dunk shots and/or has his own line of Nike sneakers, but rather because my kids like him a great deal and he has always been friendly with them in their rare, brief encounters. There are other […]
This weekend, stand-up comedian, UFC commentator, and professional podcaster Joe Rogan will be performing his latest comedy set, Strange Times, at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Those who don’t care for stand-up comedy, mixed martial arts, or conversational podcasts might think Rogan doesn’t have an impact on their lives. But they’d be wrong. […]
